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Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | May 16-18

AC/DC, Wanda Sykes and free things to do
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If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (May 16-18), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.

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Things to do this Friday (5/16)

AC/DC at Raymond James Stadium

When: 7 p.m.
Where: 4201 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Info: The iconic band will return to Tampa after over 15 years with a show at Raymond James Stadium.

Art Reception at the Carrollwood Cultural Center

When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa
Cost: Free
Info: Take a stroll through multiple exhibitions on display.

Things to do this Saturday (5/17)

St. Pete Italian Fest

When: 10 a.m.
Where: 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg
Cost: $19.10
Info: Enjoy Italian cuisine and experience the vibrant culture of Italy without having to travel far.

Sunshine and Stitches: Lutz’s May Craft Fair

When: 10 a.m.
Where: 2155 Northpointe Parkway, Lutz
Cost: Free
Info: Shop local and handmade goods and sample food from multiple vendors.

High Tea at Jekyll Hyde Park

When: 12 p.m.
Where: 1500 W Swann Avenue, Tampa
Cost: $35-$70
Info: Head to this event for an afternoon of high tea, inspired by "The Secret Garden."

Corey Avenue Grand Re-Opening Celebration

When: 4 p.m.
Where: 7395 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach
Cost: Free
Info: Dance, shop and eat at this celebration of the beachside community.

Things to do this Sunday (5/18)

Wanda Sykes at The Mahaffey

When: 5 p.m.
Where: 400 1st Street S, St. Petersburg
Cost: $66-$72
Info: Watch the Emmy-winning standup comic perform her act live.

Family Day at Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen

When: 1 p.m.
Where: 11109 N. 30th Street, Tampa
Cost: Free
Info: Bring the kids out for games, a live DJ and more.

Multiday events

Sarasota Tarpon Tournament

When: All weekend, 6 a.m.
Where: 8341 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota
Cost: $50-$150
Info: Celebrate 95 years of the world's oldest tarpon tournament.

Spring Fling Skim Jam

When: All weekend, starting Friday at 4:30 p.m.
Where: 100 Casey Key Road, Nokomis
Cost: $50
Info: Compete in a skimboarding competition at this fifth annual festival.

If you have any upcoming weekend events, send them to brian.mcbride@wfts.com for consideration.